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Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
This year ranchero chassis and drive train is same as mustang, fairlane etc. Is the steering box a known problem in this suspension set up?
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
power or manual steering?

I know I hear alot of belly aching about the ram rod systems used on the power steering in those beasts.

I know I once switch hi and lo lines and liked to have ripped my arms off not to mention the suspension in my buddies 68
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
man that whole suspension/steering is a piece of shit.
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Fostang:
man that whole suspension/steering is a piece of shit.
eloquent
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PunkINa5.SLOW:
quote:
Originally posted by Fostang:
man that whole suspension/steering is a piece of shit.
eloquent
It's comming from a person that has owned a couple of classics and now refuses to ever drive one with the old stock type of steering and suspension. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by PunkINa5.SLOW (Member # 10) on :
 
total control products
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PunkINa5.SLOW:
total control products
Bankrupt and over priced.
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
ranchero was power steering, but my father put in a manual adapter. all bushings were replaced in the front end. where could i buy a good aftermarket steering set-up for a reasonable price??? thanks everyone.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
It all depends what you want to do sucka'.

Stock looking? You can reinforce your control arms by boxing them in cheap but effective.

Also get a flaming river steering box. If you plan on keeping it instead of going rack & pinion.
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
You can try and tighten the old box, but what do you want after almost 40yrs? Shit wears out- And technology improves.

Flaming River makes the replacement box plus a manual rack and pinion.

http://www.karmustang.com/Resto-Mod_upgrades/resto_mod_FR_manual_rack.html
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
tried tightening the box, it sucks. thanks for the link, but damn those set-ups are freaken expensive. i just want something simple for the street that wont hurt the wallet toooo much.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
I'd rather spend it on steering and suspension than a stroked out 351 sucka.

Nothing like not having to deal with the bumpsteer and shitty weaving at highspeeds. It sucks ass.
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Fostang:
I'd rather spend it on steering and suspension than a stroked out 351 sucka.

Nothing like not having to deal with the bumpsteer and shitty weaving at highspeeds. It sucks ass.
yeah yeah 'sucka' the ranchero belongs to my father and it already has a rebuilt motor in it. he just want to take care of the damn slop in the steering. wheres a good place sal??
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
shop around bud. [Smile]

I got the complete rebuild steering kit for 75 bucks off e bay and flaming river box for 300 control arms for 225. All new. You gotta look for them deals. Now my coupe has it all new yay.
 
Posted by talaposa (Member # 2460) on :
 
The steering box probably is worn. You can try to adjust it with the adjusting screw but the best is probably replacement. I fought the falcon steering problems for years then went to the mustang II and have never looked back.
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by talaposa:
The steering box probably is worn. You can try to adjust it with the adjusting screw but the best is probably replacement. I fought the falcon steering problems for years then went to the mustang II and have never looked back.
thanks man, we tried adjusting it but it did no good, we need something new.
 
Posted by talaposa (Member # 2460) on :
 
Oh yeah, another thing about the 351. It's a tight tight fit. I had one in my 64 ranchero with a T-10 and a 426-W in my 62 falcon. If I were you I'd look at a good set of AFR heads and FI rather than the hassle with the bigger block. A nice 331 kit might be less than an overhaul priced individually. Its in the HEADS!! A small block with a good set of heads has venom!
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
right on man, but that motor is not going in the ranchero, the ranchero already has a rebuilt motor in it. [patriot]
 
Posted by tomstir (Member # 389) on :
 
Hey talaposa,

What did you use for exhaust (manifolds/headers) in the 64 ranchero 351W?

thanks

tomstir
 




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